"Promotion achieved"
In a commanding display, Ipswich Exiles Wanderers U15s faced off against East Bergholt U15 Green at the GBS Stadium on 2nd May 2025, kicking off at 7:45pm. The match concluded with a resounding 5-0 victory for the Exiles, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the encounter.
Ipswich set up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, with Zack Baker stationed in goal. The backline consisted of Tye Phair on the right, Hayden Tyler on the left, and a central defensive pairing of Reece Turner and Robson Sheldrake. In front of them, Jack Bewsher operated as the holding midfielder, tasked with breaking up opposition play and facilitating transitions. The midfield quartet featured Will Gower on the right, Daniel Chapman and Lucas Wood centrally, and Jake Youngs on the left, all supporting striker Leighton Walker, who was expected to lead the line and convert chances into goals.
The substitutes for the match included Jacob Mcinntosh, Lorenzo Palladino, Joel Burgess, Riley Bevan, Charlie Peck, Jake Schreurs, and Aleksander Nastev, providing the manager with tactical options to influence the game as needed.
The scoring opened in the 20th minute when Leighton Walker converted a penalty, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way after being fouled in the box. Just a minute later, Ipswich made their first substitution, bringing on Jacob Mcinntosh for Will Gower, a tactical change aimed at maintaining momentum.
In the 25th minute, Mcinntosh made an immediate impact, scoring with an assist from Reece Turner, doubling the lead and putting East Bergholt under significant pressure. The Exiles continued to dominate, and in the 32nd minute, Walker struck again, this time with Lucas Wood providing the assist, making it 3-0 before half-time.
As the teams returned for the second half, Ipswich made several tactical substitutions at the 40-minute mark, introducing Lorenzo Palladino for Daniel Chapman, Joel Burgess for Lucas Wood, Riley Bevan for Jake Youngs, and Charlie Peck for Tye Phair, all designed to refresh the squad and maintain their attacking threat.
The second half saw Leighton Walker score his third goal of the match in the 48th minute, with Robson Sheldrake assisting, further extending the lead to 4-0. Ipswich continued to press, and in the 60th minute, Jake Schreurs replaced Hayden Tyler, while Aleksander Nastev came on for Walker, who had already made a significant impact.
In the 61st minute, Will Gower returned to the pitch, taking the place of Jacob Mcinntosh, as Ipswich looked to keep their foot on the gas. The final substitution came in the 70th minute when Lucas Wood replaced Jack Bewsher, ensuring fresh legs in the midfield.
The scoring was capped off in the 71st minute when Riley Bevan found the net, assisted by Robson Sheldrake, sealing a comprehensive 5-0 victory for Ipswich Exiles Wanderers U15s. The performance was a testament to their teamwork and tactical execution, leaving East Bergholt with much to ponder as they regroup for their next fixture.
